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What is Trust Administration?

Trust Administration is the process of overseeing the assets held within a Trust. The Trust administrator, also known as the trustee, is responsible for managing the Trust and distributing the assets within the Trust as instructed in the Trust document.

The Duties of a Trustee

Trust Administration involves protecting the assets in the Trust and making sure that it is used according to the wishes of the person establishing the Trust. The trustee must act in fiduciary capacity when handling the assets in a Trust. This means that the trustee cannot put his own interest over his duty to the Trust and beneficiaries. In addition to upholding his fiduciary responsibility, the trustee must also perform a list of technical duties, which include filing and paying yearly taxes, making sure beneficiaries receive what they’re entitled to when they are entitled to, preparing reports to keep beneficiaries informed of Trust activities, collecting income in the form of rent, and finding other ways to make the Trust a source of growing income.

The process of administering a Trust can become very technical, and can be very difficult to handle for Trust administrators. It is not unlikely for a trustee to seek the help of professional financial and legal professionals to help in managing the Trust. That’s why a Trust usually provides ways for the trustee to pay for such an expense.

Download our free report today to learn more about Trust Administration and the role of the trustee. “Trust Administration: Prior Planning Prevents Problems” was created with this country’s top Estate Planning attorneys, and can help trustees get started on understanding the Trust Administration process. The report also teaches:

  1. The steps involved with Trust Administration
  2. How to provide the level of care required of Trustees
  3. The liabilities associated with being a Trustee
  4. Trust Administration definitions you need to know
  5. How to meet the tax filing requirements of a Trust and of making periodic reports to the beneficiaries
  6. And much more

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